Masterfully crafted plug-ins for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and others
Driven by popular demand, three coveted audio processors developed by MOTU are now available for RTAS, Audio Units, and VST3 host software on Mac OS X.
MasterWorks EQ
Inspired by British analogue console EQs, the MasterWorks EQ gives you the look, feel, and sound of the most sought-after classic equalizers.
Graphic editing with real-time FFT
Get a bird's-eye view and hands-on editing of all seven filters. Drag control points and filter width (Q) bars to dial in settings interactively as you listen. Show and hide filter curves and other elements in the display to focus when needed. You can also view a real-time FFT display of the audio material being EQ'd to immediately see the effects of the filter on the frequency content of your audio.
Seven filters
Each of the seven EQ filters is clearly indicated by a unique color. Create highly customized filtering for even the most demanding situations. Two mid bands each include a shelf filter option, and the two outside bands provide high-pass and low-pass filtering with variable slopes from a flexible range of 6 to 36 dB per octave.
Four EQ styles
Each center-frequency band provides four EQ types that represent current popular EQ styles and vintage analog EQ styles alike. These filter types faithfully model the magic of analog equalization, and they've been carefully crafted and meticulously engineered to produce musical results in a wide variety of applications.
Modeled gain and Q behavior
Each filter type uniquely handles the dynamic interaction between Gain and Q. This crucial relationship has been modeled to emulate the smooth and musical character of classic analog EQ circuits, in which the gain/Q dependency was dictated by the actual circuit design and electrical components used. The resulting filter types exhibit astonishing versatility, from minor corrective tasks to highly creative applications.
Type I — provides the most precision, with the least interaction between gain and Q. A smooth, yet precise modern EQ.
Type II — produces constant Q response during boost or cut, emulating classic consoles. Good for controlling resonance on drums and percussion tracks.
Type III — this style emulates the classic Neve EQs, their modern derivatives, and later SSL G series EQs. Many current popular boutique hardware EQs exhibit this same gain/Q relationship.
Type IV — a more extreme form of Type III, this filter exhibits a high degree of interaction between Q and gain in order to maintain as closely as possible an equal amount of area under the response curve as gain is adjusted. Ideal for any applications where subtle changes in the overall character of the sound are desired.
MasterWorks Leveler
A uniquely accurate model of the legendary Teletronix™ LA-2A optical leveling amplifier. Bring this coveted classic compressor to your host audio software.
Classic automatic gain control
The MasterWorks Leveler is an accurate model of the legendary Teletronix™ LA-2A optical leveling amplifier, known for its unique, coveted Automatic Gain Control (AGC) characteristics.
Your silver bullet: the T4 module
Conventional compression and limiting with threshold, attack, ratio, and release do not apply here: the heart of the LA-2A is the T4 opto-coupler, a photoelectric device with almost magical (signal dependent) self-adjusting behavior that makes optical compressors the tool of choice for top engineers worldwide.
Hardware modeling at its finest
During the Leveler's extensive R&D cycle, our engineers discovered response characteristics in the T4 module that are simply not accurately reflected in other LA-2A models on the market.
In fact, the MasterWorks Leveler model is so accurate, you need to give the plug-in a minute or two to warm up and "settle in" to its fully operational state, just like the real hardware!
Apply to just about anything
Use MasterWorks Leveler to smooth out just about any audio material, from vocals to bass guitar to full-program mixes, without destroying perceived dynamics. Thanks to incredibly high CPU-efficient performance, you can apply the Leveler as needed to the elements of your mix.
MasterWorks Leveler controls
Authentic controls for authentic sound
The MasterWorks Leveler controls match the front panel of the original LA-2A: Gain Reduction and Makeup Gain knobs, along with Limiter and Compressor buttons, plus an accurately modeled VU meter that adheres to IEC standards. Identical controls for identical results...
MasterWorks Leveler models
Actually, it's four models in one
The LA-2A evolved over the years, producing slightly different characteristics in each generation, so the MasterWorks Leveler also provides four different LA-2A models: Slow Vintage, Fast Vintage, Slow Modern, and Fast Modern.
ProVerb
A CPU-efficient convolution reverb plug-in that delivers the sound of stunningly realistic acoustic spaces to any track or mix.
Why does convolution sound incredible?
Convolution is a process where the sound of a real acoustic space, such as concert hall or cathedral, is “sampled” (captured) and then faithfully reproduced, down to the last detail and nuance. Because it is sampled, not synthesized, convolution reverb is known for its stunning realism, and it is widely considered to be the best type of reverb that money can buy.
ProVerb delivers convolution reverb to your favorite host software with processor-efficient performance and unique features.
Real acoustic spaces
Dozens of preset acoustic spaces (impulse responses) are included, from halls and stages, to plates and cathedrals. For many presets, you get a sub-menu of different locations within the space. Need a cathedral? Choose your position: the alter, front pew, middle pew, or back row pew. Many presets also offer left, center, and right, so you can spread different elements of your mix.
Why ProVerb sounds better
ProVerb's factory presets sound more rich and acoustically accurate than other convolution reverbs because both the impulse responses (sampled spaces) and the ProVerb convolution engine process four separate channels for stereo processing: two channels (left and right) for the left side and two channels for the right side.
Drag & drop to add your own spaces
Simply drag and drop any standard audio file into ProVerb's waveform display to add your own presets. On the web, there are many acoustic spaces for you to choose from, in the form of "impulse response" (IR) audio files that you can download, either for purchase or for free.
Special effects and sound design
ProVerb can be used as a powerful special effects processor. Again, simply drag and drop any audio onto ProVerb's waveform display and then process audio through it to produce incredible special effects and signature sound design elements. Try just about any audio as an impulse response. Results are unpredictable and often simply incredible.
Sculpt in real time
ProVerb is heavily optimized so that all parameters can be adjusted in real time, even when modifying the impulse response waveform. What might take 10-15 seconds in other products occurs in real time in ProVerb, as you adjust the parameter. Quickly sculpt your sound with predelay, damping, four bands of EQ, and wet/dry mix.
Dynamic mixing
ProVerb includes a unique Dynamic Mix feature that automatically "ducks" the wet signal as the dry input signal rises, then raises the wet mix as the dry signal level subsides. Properly tuned, this feature allows a "wetter" mix while retaining intelligibility of the input signal. Threshold, sensitivity and strength settings are provided, allowing the feature to function just like a mix engineer expertly "riding" the wet/dry mix control during playback.
Stereo audio example
Here is an example of Proverb:
Surround support
ProVerb supports six different channel format variations, including mono-to-stereo, stereo-to-stereo, and even stereo-to-surround and surround-to-surround. ProVerb is an advanced convolution reverb processor suitable for even the most demanding surround mixing and sound design applications.
Feature highlights
Three premium audio processors suitable for even the most demanding mixing situations.
Accurate modeling.
CPU-efficient performance.
32-bit and 64-bit internal floating point processing.
Mono, stereo and surround channel configurations (with supporting host software).
Share MasterWorks plug-in presets among different hosts.
MasterWorks EQ
Inspired by legendary British console EQs.
Delivers the look, feel, and sound of the most sought-after classic analog equalizers.
Carefully crafted and meticulously engineered to produce musical results in a variety of applications.
Five bands of EQ filtering, each with four EQ types that provide current popular EQ styles and vintage analog EQ styles alike.
Two mid bands with shelf filtering, plus two bands of variable slope low-pass and high-pass filtering.
Drag control points on the graphic EQ curve for direct control and visual feedback of the filter.
MasterWorks Leveler
Accurate model of the legendary Teletronix™ LA-2A optical leveling amplifier, known for its unique and highly coveted signal dependent automatic gain control characteristics.
Smooths out any audio material, from vocals to bass guitar to full-program mixes, without destroying perceived dynamics.
Matches the front panel of the original LA-2A, including an accurately modeled VU meter that adheres to IEC standards.
Provides models of four different generations of the LA-2A: Slow Vintage, Fast Vintage, Slow Modern, and Fast Modern.
ProVerb
Advanced CPU-efficient convolution reverb, the most realistic form of reverb money can buy.
Delivers the sound of real acoustic spaces to any track or mix with stunning authenticity.
Includes dozens of preset spaces including, plates, rooms, stages, halls, cathedrals, and more.
Drag & drop any standard audio file into ProVerb’s waveform display to add your own spaces.
Industry-leading processor-efficient performance.
Heavily optimized for real-time adjustment of all parameters, with no waiting for recalculations.
Quickly sculpt your sound with predelay, damping, EQ and four wet/dry mix modes.
Unique Dynamic Mix feature automatically "ducks" the wet signal as the dry input signal rises.
Supports surround (both stereo-to-surround and surround-to-surround).
Mac OS X plug-in formats
RTAS
Audio Units
VST3
MAS*
*If you own Digital Performer (version 6 or later) you do not need to purchase the MasterWorks Collection, as these plug-ins are included with DP. If you own version 5 or earlier, upgrade to the latest version of DP to obtain the MasterWorks Collection. f you own AudioDesk, you can either purchase the MasterWorks Collection (requires AudioDesk version 3.2 or higher), or you can upgrade to the latest version of Digital Performer.
System requirements for the MasterWorks Collection
Minimum system requirements
PowerPC G5 CPU 2.0 GHz or faster (multiple CPUs or multi-core CPU required), or Intel Core Duo CPU or faster
2 GB RAM or more
A CD/DVD disc drive for installation.
Mac OS X version 10.5 or 10.6; v10.5.8 or later is required
A display with 1024 x 768 or larger resolution
An available USB port for the iLok USB key. Note that if you have multiple products that use iLoks for authorization, you can consolidate multiple authorizations onto a single iLok via www.ilok.com.
Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Live, or other digital audio workstation application (or other host) that supports RTAS, Audio Units, MAS, or VST3 effects plug-ins.
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